In searching for this film on IMDb I obviously used its actual title when it was released in Britain, and was surprised not to find it instead locating a mottly collection of TV programmes.
Finally I found it but by the different title altogether Paradise Lagoon, no wonder I had trouble locating it under its correct film title.
Silly me forgetting that this site IMDb like so many others on the net today, are american predominantly made by and for yanks, with their language or version of English, terms of reference and film titles.
So of course scanning the reviews its scarcely surprising to find that there are references to american TV shows like Gilligans Island, that are barely known this side of the pond. And to see it described as 'also known as The Admirable Crichton' is frankly a bit much.
Back to the film, if I were there I doubt if I'd want to leave such an idyllic location, especially if I'd come from the same social background as Tweeny and Crichton. After all why would I wish to return to being treated as worth less than the dirt on 'my betters' boots?
On the island Englands Class System initially remains intact, with the masters still imagining that they are actually our 'betters'. It's only when Crichton comes to his senses and insists that if they don't like his efforts, that they try and see if they can do any better, things change. It takes having to fend for themselves to start making them see sense, especially when they struggle to provide their own food, while Crichton and Tweeny are doing Okay.
On seeing a ship Crichton didn't need to be laughed at to say "I know my place" and for most of the rest to want to return home to their normal lives.
On returning to 'Civilisation' most of them reverted completely to type with alacrity especially Crichton, they didn't really need to be whipped back to their old ways. Ernest was keen to capitalize on their island experiences by claiming that he had been the leader, creating a fantasy novel out of their lives there. While Lord Loam of course claims all of the credit for himself, as well as all of the leadership qualities.
In 'Normal Society' Lady Brocklehurst proved to be the proverbial fly in the ointment, considering herself to be higher in the aristocratic food chain, she takes it on herself to be the grand inquisitor. She naturally feels in charge and wishes to be assured that nothing untoward occurred on the island, and that the balance of power and of society remained thoroughly intact. The last thing that she could ever tolerate would be that her place in the pecking order is usurped, or that the lower orders would forget their place in her society.
This is a truly classic film with fabulous performances from the stellar cast, Kenneth Moore and Cecil Parker are both on fine form, as are all of the splendid personel. I heartily recommend this excellent film to everyone who enjoys a good flic.
So of course scanning the reviews its scarcely surprising to find that there are references to american TV shows like Gilligans Island, that are barely known this side of the pond. And to see it described as 'also known as The Admirable Crichton' is frankly a bit much.
Back to the film, if I were there I doubt if I'd want to leave such an idyllic location, especially if I'd come from the same social background as Tweeny and Crichton. After all why would I wish to return to being treated as worth less than the dirt on 'my betters' boots?
On the island Englands Class System initially remains intact, with the masters still imagining that they are actually our 'betters'. It's only when Crichton comes to his senses and insists that if they don't like his efforts, that they try and see if they can do any better, things change. It takes having to fend for themselves to start making them see sense, especially when they struggle to provide their own food, while Crichton and Tweeny are doing Okay.
On seeing a ship Crichton didn't need to be laughed at to say "I know my place" and for most of the rest to want to return home to their normal lives.
On returning to 'Civilisation' most of them reverted completely to type with alacrity especially Crichton, they didn't really need to be whipped back to their old ways. Ernest was keen to capitalize on their island experiences by claiming that he had been the leader, creating a fantasy novel out of their lives there. While Lord Loam of course claims all of the credit for himself, as well as all of the leadership qualities.
In 'Normal Society' Lady Brocklehurst proved to be the proverbial fly in the ointment, considering herself to be higher in the aristocratic food chain, she takes it on herself to be the grand inquisitor. She naturally feels in charge and wishes to be assured that nothing untoward occurred on the island, and that the balance of power and of society remained thoroughly intact. The last thing that she could ever tolerate would be that her place in the pecking order is usurped, or that the lower orders would forget their place in her society.
This is a truly classic film with fabulous performances from the stellar cast, Kenneth Moore and Cecil Parker are both on fine form, as are all of the splendid personel. I heartily recommend this excellent film to everyone who enjoys a good flic.